Danny Fujikawa is best known for being the partner of Hollywood movie star Kate Hudson, but there is more to him than just being a celebrity’s boyfriend. The couple has been together since 2016, and the 2 seem as tight as ever and that the relationship is for keeps. Fujikawa and Hudon got engaged in 2021 but have yet to tie the knot, although we’re sure there will be wedding bells before long.
With Hudson being the more famous of the 2, it can be difficult to find out much information on Fujikawa, but we’ve managed to uncover plenty of interesting facts about him. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Danny Fujikawa.
1. Born And Raised In LA
Fujikawa was born in 1986 and was raised in Los Angeles, where he still resides today. Apart from knowing he has 2 brothers named Michael and Braden, not much is known about his early life. Unfortunately, however, we do know that his father, Ron Fujikawa, passed away in 2012 at just 62 years old.
2. He Has Japanese Roots
Fujikawa has Asian-American ancestry, with his father and grandparents being Japanese; it is unclear what ethnicity his mother is. His grandfather, Dr. Yoshihiko Fujikawa, is known for being one of the first Japanese-Americans to attend medical school in the United States. Like his son, Ron Fujikawa was born and raised in California and was friends with the Hudson family long before Fujikawa and Hudson began a relationship, with the actress noting on Instagram that she was “lucky enough to know my man’s dad and let me tell you, he never missed a party at my house!”
3. He Is Related To The Foster Family
Through marriage, Fujikawa is related to the Foster family. Fujikawa’s father was in a relationship with Rebecca Dyer at the time of his passing, who had previously had 3 daughters with musician David Foster; Erin, Jordan, and Sara Foster.
4. He Dropped Out Of School
After completing high school, Fujikawa decided to move to the east coast to attend New York University to study recorded music between 2004-2006, choosing to drop out after 2 years to travel the world and form a band.
5. He’s A Musician
After dropping out of college, Fujikawa formed the band Chief as the lead singer and guitarist. The band also featured his brother Michael and their friends Evan Koga and Mike Moonves, with the latter being the son of CBS executive Les Moonves.
Chief would go on to release an EP titled The Castle Is Gone in 2009, followed by their debut (and only) album, Modern Rituals, in 2010, before breaking up in 2011. Following this, Fujikawa started the record label Lightwave Records in 2013, but the business closed down in 2015.
6. He’s Done Some Acting
Although Fujikawa isn’t a professional actor, he does have a few credits to his name. His voice was used for a phone call in the movie Scumbag, and he was in the music video for Stuck With U by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. Most recently, he served as the editor for an episode of Late Bloomers.
7. How Danny Met Kate
Fujikawa and Hudson had known each other for many years before the 2 became an item. Hudson has stated that they have “known each other for 15 years; he’s my best friend’s stepbrother.” The couple first became friends in 2002 while Hudson was married to Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson, continuing their friendship while she later dated Muse frontman Matt Bellamy before they began dating in 2016.
8. Danny Is Kate’s Right Hand Man
As expected, the life of a Hollywood A-lister is incredibly hectic and packed full of activities and business ventures. To help ease the burden, Fujikawa acts as Hudson’s right-hand man, helping with taking care of the children or working with her on projects, including the Happy x Nature clothing line.
Fujikawa’s background is in video editing and music production, so he helped Hudson with the promotion of the clothing line, editing both the ad and composing the music for it.
9. He Is A Very Active Father
With Hudson being incredibly busy with her career, Fujikawa is a very active father, helping to raise their daughter as well as co-parent alongside Robinson and Bellamy. Although no official announcement has been made yet, Hudson has alluded that she may choose to have another child with Fujikawa in the near future.
10. Family Is Important To Him
As you will have learned through reading this list, Fujikawa has a very big family tree. It is no surprise that family is very important to him, whether it is his paternal family, his step-family, or his new family with Hudson and their children. When Fujikawa isn’t working, he spends most of his time with his family and going on adventures, such as trips to Disneyland or going to explore the California desert.
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